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It is not fit the public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are first proved and found fit for the business they are to be entrusted with.
Matthew Henry
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"It is not fit the public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are first proved and found fit for the business they are to be entrusted with."
— Matthew Henry

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It is not fit the public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are first proved and found fit for the business they are to be entrusted with. — Matthew Henry

About Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry was a Clergyman from Wales (1662–1714).

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Who said "It is not fit the public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they…"?
This quote is attributed to Matthew Henry, a Clergyman from Wales.
When did Matthew Henry live?
Matthew Henry lived from 1662 – 1714.